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Tom's Smokin Hot BBQ Pitstop

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Tom's Smokin Hot BBQ Pitstop

Welcome to Tom's Smokin Hot BBQ Pitstop! BBQ Catering in the Inland Empire. Real Smoke ~ Real Flav

08/25/2025

🔥 This past weekend we were part of the Cornerstone BBQ Bash!
A legit BBQ event in the IE… and it’s only gonna get bigger. 🍖🔥

✨ First year doing it, and I’ll be back.
When everyone’s serving BBQ, you gotta stand out. Next year I will know what to expect.

Day 2 👉 switched the menu.
The heat broke.
Crowds came hungry.
We got slammed.
By the end of the night… SOLD OUT and even BOOKED CATERING 🙌

I’ve wanted to do this event for 2 years, but every time I was already booked. This year I kept the date open — glad I did. 💯

Met some awesome BBQ folks, connected with the community, and brought the flavor. We served up a nice menu Even though I came back from vacation just days before (😅), it all worked out.

Already looking forward to next year 🔥 If I can keep the date open, we’ll be back with even more 🔥

07/25/2025

✨ Congratulations Rian & Trinity! ✨
We had the honor of catering their big day with a BBQ spread made with love and it was also the first time we served up our Vegan Mashed Potatoes! 🌱🔥 Had vegan and non vegan Mashed Potatoes.

🍴 Menu Included:
• Prime Tri Tip
• BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Tom’s Mac & Cheese
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes

👇 Vegan Options:
• BBQ Jackfruit
• Vegan Mashed Potatoes

We always ask the vegans how the food was but when they come back for seconds (and thirds), that tells us everything.
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07/14/2025

We had the honor of catering a beautiful retirement party at The Pond in Redlands. A stunning venue. The menu featured Texas brisket, BBQ chicken, Tom’s mac and cheese, loaded tater tots casserole, jalapeño BBQ beans, and peach cobbler. 🔥

The feedback was nonstop. Guests said it was the best brisket they’ve ever had. Even the bartender, who samples food all the time, said it was the best they’ve tasted. The host told us she was so glad she chose us for full service and said the food was outstanding. Her husband was still raving about it the next morning. They planned this beautiful retirement party and chose us based on our reputation. That is what its all about. Very rewarding! Especially when so many walked up and told us how they enjoyed the food.

We’re proud to now be on the venue’s preferred vendor list, something we’ve always aimed for. At Tom’s BBQ Pitstop, we put more into our food 🔥 and you can taste the difference. One bite is all it takes. But trust me you will want more….

06/18/2025

Just finished a BBQ pop-up for East Valley Water District.
We served over 150 items and kept hearing:
“That’s the best BBQ we’ve ever had here.”

Everyone had their own favorite and truth is, you couldn’t go wrong. Everything on the menu was 🔥3 meats and 4 sides. Wish we took more pictures!

Here’s what we served:

• Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Brisket Sandwiches
• Mac & Cheese with your choice of 3 smoked meats
• BBQ Parfait — stacked with all 4 of our best sides and your choice of meat

Lots of happy guests — and that’s what it’s all about.
Tom’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ Pitstop

06/15/2025

Life is full of moments… make sure they remember the food.
That’s one of our top goals!

Whether it’s a celebration of life, a wedding, or a backyard gathering. when the smoke settles, the flavors should linger.

From our tender brisket to the banana pudding people still talk about a year later… we’re not just serving plates ❤️ we’re serving memories.

📍Tom’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ Pitstop

06/14/2025

They first tasted our food at one of our BBQ pop-ups… and ended up trusting us to cater their wedding 🔥❤️

Anna & John’s wedding menu was stacked — and even included a vegan option:
• Texas Brisket
• BBQ Pulled Chicken
• BBQ Jackfruit (vegan)
• Mac & Cheese
• Southern Corn Casserole
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Pineapple Slaw

After the wedding, they gave me a personal thank-you card — that was pretty cool!
It’s not just about serving food, it’s about being part of someone’s story.

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05/31/2025

Friday Wedding up in Big Bear 🌲
The menu:
• Prime Tri Tip
• BBQ Pulled Chicken
• Mac & Cheese
• Jalapeño BBQ Beans
• Corn Casserole
• Pineapple Slaw
• Potato Salad

Crowd favorites? The tri tip (crazy tender) and that corn casserole 🔥
But honestly they came back for seconds no matter what was on the plate.

A few comments from the night:
“Amazing!”
“We’ve been to a lot of weddings 🔥 this is the best wedding food we’ve ever had!”

We usually don’t do this many sides with just two meats, but plates were stacked high and guests were happy.

Always enjoy catering in the mountains. really lives up to its name. Into the woods. Very beautiful space in the middle of the woods. We’ll be back soon. 🌲🍽

05/28/2025

It’s always an honor to be part of life’s big moments. This wedding was planned by the bride’s mother and by the sound of the speeches, she planned everything. You could tell she put so much into making sure everything was perfect. Originally, she booked us for a Big Bear wedding, but plans changed and it moved over 2 hours away. We made it happen. When it came to catering, it had been over a year in the works. We had many conversations, and through those, I painted the picture on how guests will enjoy the food and why. No tasting. Just trust! In our talks and our reviews. And when we gain that trust, I don’t take it lightly. It’s a big deal. I kept all day Saturday open just to make sure everything went off perfectly. This might be the most side dishes I’ve ever made for a wedding. Cooking all the meats on a new smoker. When everything wrapped up, I asked one question: did we deliver? Her response: you certainly did. But honestly, I already knew. I always have the pleasure of guests were walking up mid-meal, raving about the food and coming back for seconds. That’s when you know. The menu was Prime Tri Tip • Pulled Pork • BBQ Chicken • Mac & Cheese • Southern Corn Casserole • Jalapeño BBQ Beans • Pineapple Coleslaw. We did two buffet lines and guests were served fast. Catering a big wedding isn’t easy, but this one felt extra rewarding.

05/22/2025

What makes Tom’s BBQ Pitstop different? The answer is simple 🔥 We don’t settle.

We hold ourselves to a very high standard when it comes to quality and service. That’s why our customers keep coming back, from birthday parties to weddings and everything in between.

And here’s the truth:
We never think our food is perfect and that’s the point.
Because chasing “perfect” keeps us improving, pushing, and leveling up every single cook.
That’s why we invested in a brand new smoker to take everything up another level. We know we can keep improving!

The food is always hot.
The flavor is always on point.
The service is always reliable.
And the passion? Always fired up.

We’re not just catering events 🔥 we’re helping create unforgettable memories. Get guests talking about the food. BBQ can be expensive so when guests talk about the food that is goal accomplishment! We have some new catering meats and sides being added soon. Thank you to all that has ever supported us! Stay Tuned……

05/22/2025

When two couples take the time to leave 5-star reviews after their weddings…
We don’t take that lightly.

Both reviews came from wedding events 💒 one a rehearsal, one the big day itself.
Both mentioned how amazing the food was, how guests couldn’t stop talking about it, and how they’ll definitely be reaching out again.

That means everything to us.
Because at Tom’s BBQ Pitstop, our goal is simple:
We want you to remember the food.
And clearly, it’s working 🔥 we do a lot of repeat caterings.

Whether it’s your first event with us or your fifth, we’ll show up ready to make it unforgettable.

05/20/2025

It’s always fun being part of the Yucaipa Rodeo. It’s my kind of event 🔥 great people, good vibes, and plenty of BBQ. First event with the new smoker, and it looked right at home next to the booth.

Saturday had good weather, but Sunday was cold, still, the show never stopped. I feel like I’ve got the smoker dialed in now, and every cook is going to be better than the last.

Learning how to build the perfect fire and figuring out which wood gives the best smoke flavor has been key this new smoker really brings that out.

Over the weekend we cooked up:
• Brisket
• Tri tip
• Pulled pork
• Sausages
• Ribs

The rodeo ran two days, and I also had two catering and no better way to break in the new pit and put it to work!

Big thanks to everyone who came out to the rodeo!
I saw some familiar faces and really appreciate the support. Looking forward to doing more events and pop-ups soon—stay tuned, we’re just getting started!

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05/13/2025

Went to Texas for a new smoker came back with inspiration, stories, and a fire to level up. This wasn’t just a BBQ trip 🔥 Came hungry and left inspired!

• BBQ knowledge
• New flavor goals
• And a new mindset for Tom’s BBQ Pitstop. It’s all about being inspired. 🔥 is burning!
We hit 3 legendary BBQ joints currently ranked #2, #3, and #4 on the Texas Monthly Top 50 list. Any one of them could be #1 next time.

🔥 Truth BBQ
Invited me into the pit room. Got to watch two stages of their brisket process and see a smoker just like mine. When you taste it, you know it’s a labor of love. That’s the TRUTH.

🔥 Interstellar BBQ
The owner shared stories and passion. Chimichurri short ribs? Next level and I don’t even like parsley. He’s not #2 by mistake.

🔥 Burnt Bean Co.
We thought we’d seen it all… then came this spot. Juicy brisket. Cowboy beans. Three sausages and one might be the best I’ve ever had.
I’ve got a strong feeling they’ll be #1 next.
But honestly, all three were some of the best BBQ I’ve ever tasted.

This trip had it all:
Tornado storms. Hitting a deer. Overheating in the middle of nowhere.
One of my competitors came along just so I didn’t have to drive solo 🙏 and when the truck overheated, he swapped the thermostat in 15 minutes. Happy he was able to travel and enjoy the experience as well.

Now I’m back.
Learning the new smoker. Dialing it in. Been talking to mike from and he has really been helping me learn the smoker faster. Past #1 Ribs at the American Royal. Thankful for the help. The smoker came with no owners manual so best info is people already using it.
It’s easy to think your food is already perfect.
But if it’s perfect, there’s nothing left to chase. Sometimes it’s the smallest steps that make the biggest difference. New meats, new sides, and new flavor goals coming your way soon. Already been testing new side dishes. Stay tuned for future pop up with new options. More to come…

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721 Nevada St
Redlands, CA
92373

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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